Fall is the perfect season for cozy and comforting foods and drinks, and what could be better for this special time of the year than combining two fall favorites —pumpkin and banana bread— into one recipe? Here we’ll break down how to make a pumpkin banana bread that has become a viral sensation, and it’s easy to see why.
The spiced pumpkin perfectly complements the sweetness of ripe bananas and both make a moist, flavorful bread that’s ideal for any time of the day. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or as a sweet snack, this recipe will please your palate.
Another advantage is that you can prepare it rather quickly. Following a few steps, you’ll have a soft loaf ready to enjoy in no time. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or even a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds on top for a crunchy twist. Let’s get started.
Pumpkin banana bread recipe
These are the ingredients you’ll need for this preparation:
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (4 oz.) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Now, follow these instructions to make the recipe:
- Prepare the pan and preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper to remove the bread easily.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, and mix until fully incorporated.
- Now the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine both: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add the bananas: Gently fold in the mashed bananas (and any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts). Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If the bread begins to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with foil.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy it warm, at room temperature, or even toasted with a little butter.
This pumpkin banana bread is the ultimate fall treat, with a sweet and spiced flavor that makes it perfect for the season. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh out of the oven or storing it for later, this recipe will quickly become a fall favorite in your home. If you’re looking for something to pair with your coffee or a delicious snack to share with friends, this pumpkin banana bread will not disappoint.
